The National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) team marked our fifth anniversary with a hybrid all-hands event on Oct. 14.

Teammates shared memories from the earliest days of our founding and celebrated the achievements of our problem-solving network.

Team NSIN gathered in person and on Zoom to share their favorite stories with the team.

Team NSIN gathered in person and on Zoom to share their favorite stories with the team.

NSIN Acting Director, Greg Bernard, cuts the NSIN anniversary cake.

NSIN Acting Director, Greg Bernard, cuts the NSIN anniversary cake.


While our organization has undergone many changes over the years, the dedication to our mission remains steadfast. We continue to build a network of innovators and create a world that is better, safer, stronger.

Over five years, NSIN has developed a nationwide network located in proximity to the nation’s leading DoD partners, academic institutions, and tier-one research centers. In the past year alone, Team NSIN grew by 35%.

Over five years, NSIN has developed a nationwide network located in proximity to the nation’s leading DoD partners, academic institutions, and tier-one research centers.    In the past year alone, Team NSIN grew by 35%.



The day concluded with NSIN’s Acting Director, Greg Bernard, giving a toast and cutting cake to celebrate the team.

NSIN Acting Director, Greg Bernard, gives a toast to Team NSIN.

NSIN Acting Director, Greg Bernard, gives a toast to Team NSIN.



Here’s to many more years of success!

Team NSIN celebrated five years with a  non-alcoholic toast.

Team NSIN celebrated five years with a non-alcoholic toast.


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About NSIN

The National Security Innovation Network is a program of the U.S. Department of Defense that collaborates with major universities and the venture community to develop solutions that drive national security innovation. We operate three portfolios of programs and services: National Service, Collaboration, and Acceleration. Together, these portfolios form a pipeline of activities and solutions that accelerate the pace of defense innovation.